LM
Biography
"I’ve just been served papers for a family law case - what do I do now?"
The most important thing to remember when you receive paperwork in a family law case is to take a deep breath, and know this isn’t the end of the world. There are timelines that apply in all family law case filings, but usually those timelines are adequate enough to allow you time to select an attorney you feel comfortable with to review that case and give you advice on how to deal with the issues you are facing.
If the paperwork tells you to not do something (like to not contact the other party directly) then be sure to follow that request.
Seeking the advice of an experienced family law attorney early on in the case process will put your mind at ease that you are taking the appropriate first steps in dealing with this new and sometimes confusing situation.
I offer a full range of family law services to clients in the Portland area as well as Clackamas, Washington, and Columbia Counties.